FILE - A Starbucks sign is displayed in the Galleria Mall in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Starbucks to close 250 North America stores

Coffee chain cuts openings target as turnaround plan deepens under CEO Brian Niccol

McDonald’s resets strategy to win back more customers

New global strategy targets better food, smoother service and more personalised visits

After a tough 2025, McDonald’s promises better food and faster service. But what’s really changing?

Dubai gold prices set to end the week lower

24-karat gold slides Dh40 in 28 days, down from Dh554.50 on Aug 27 to Dh514.50 on Friday

Gold jewellery on display at a Dubai souk

Is it worth flying from India to Dubai for an iPhone?

Apple’s UAE prices are lower, but a trip for one phone can cost more than the price gap

Shoppers at apple store in Dubai mall as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in stores across the UAE on Fridayday, September 18.

iPhone 18 scam alert: 5 warning signs to watch for

Fake shops use discounts, unusual colours and flexible payment offers to lure buyers

Scam sites offer fake discounts and pre-orders while harvesting card and personal details.

Face ID bug makes some iPhone 18 Pros reboot

Bug can strike when users try to open apps protected by facial recognition

Apple confirms a software update is coming after users report freezes and restarts.

See more than 100 products made in the UAE

Free Abu Dhabi exhibition puts locally made technology, healthcare and industry on display

UAE-made electric bikes, firefighting drones and smart farms go on show in Abu Dhabi

UAE leads Gulf markets in global EV preparations

UAE ranks 22nd globally as EV sales and charging infrastructure continue to expand

UAE leads Gulf markets in global EV preparations

Dubai Fountain resumes while reflecting mourning period

Dubai Fountain was paused following the announcement of official mourning in Dubai

Dubai Fountain resumes while reflecting mourning period

Dubai gold prices drop as rate hike bets increase

Time to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since Monday

Gold, silver prices fall on Fed rate hike concerns

UAE buyers can now order Meta’s newest AI glasses

Meta Glasses debut in UAE alongside new Ray-Ban model priced from Dh1,960

Meta launches new AI glasses in UAE with prices starting at Dh1,160

Alfred Holdings expands with credit and travel portals

Alfred Holdings launches Creditmarket.ae and Holidaymarket.ae, for finance and travel

From left to right: Avinash Babur, Founder & Chairman Alfred Holdings, Rajesh Khare, GM-Holidaymarket.ae, Ameet Lakhiani, Group MD, Alfred Holdings and Shadab Ahamed, GM-Creditmarket.ae

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